How to treat cancer in older patients — a clinical roadmap emerges

A new review synthesizes evidence on managing head and neck cancer in elderly patients, where standard treatments often fail or cause severe side effects. The findings matter to hospital systems and insurers grappling with an aging population and rising cancer rates, offering guidance on which interventions work best and which to avoid.

Originaltitel: Management of Older Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Comprehensive Review